It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of our long-time Chair of the Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation (VJKF) Board of Directors, Tony Williams. Surrounded by family, he passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023, in Okotoks, AB.

Thank you for submitting your application to attend the VJKF 2025 In-Person Program! I just applied, now what? Our team has been diligently reviewing each application, and we would like to provide you with an update on our process. Here's an overview of our application review process:

The VJKF Program offers Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit) high school students* an opportunity to spend one week conducting research in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. As one of our Kirkness Scholars, you’ll work with university professors and graduate students from one of our partner universities ...

[email protected] THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS To increase the number of Indigenous students graduating from pure and applied science, engineering, and mathematics programs in Canada.

The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation (VJKF) proudly announces the election of DeDe DeRose as Chair and President, marking a historic milestone as DeDe becomes the first female and the first Indigenous leader to hold this role.

The VJKF Program develops motivated role models who foster the importance of graduating from high school and obtaining a postsecondary education. Meet Verna J. Kirkness LIFELONG ADVOCATE FOR INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

The VJKF Program develops motivated role models who foster the importance of graduating from high school and obtaining a postsecondary education. What is required to apply? Our VJKF In-Person Program is open to grade 11 and 12 high school students, with a …

To commemorate Susan’s hard work and dedication to The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation, our Foundation is offering one $1,500 scholarship to an Indigenous student that has completed the VJKF Program each year for five years, starting in 2023.

The VJKF Program develops motivated role models who foster the importance of graduating from high school and obtaining a postsecondary education. What is required to apply? Our VJKF In-Person Program is open to high school students in grades 11 …

If you attended the VJKF Program in 2021, you are eligible for a scholarship. Information and application on website.